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When discussing potential treatments for foot and ankle conditions, the term “custom orthotics” can pop up in a variety of different cases. There’s a good reason for this, of course: they tend to be an effective option for many patients! You may also hear the term...

Your shoes can say a lot about you. They can give people a clue as to what you do for a living, whether you like spending time more indoors or outdoors, and even how much you like to move around. What your shoes won’t tell someone on the outside, though, is whether...

An ingrown toenail can be a painful annoyance, but most times it’s far from an emergency. Still, that doesn’t mean you should ignore it. Not at all! When an ingrown toenail strikes—and it’s reasonable to treat at home—the best time to start that treatment is as soon...

When some people consider foot or ankle surgery, their first concern is usually about the procedure itself. However, for a patient, that’s really one of the easier parts. It’s mainly in the hands of the surgeon, and we are trained to handle these procedures well! The...

Is there anything as awesome as running—especially when the conditions are just right (sunny, not too hot, not too cold, etc.)? We mean it. And we love seeing so many runners and athletes out in our community! (We’d like to extend a quick shout-out to anyone who ran...

When it comes to bunion treatment, many people fear one big word: surgery. Bunion surgery is not a minor event, certainly. But it’s also often considered the only option someone has, and that there isn’t really anything else one can do to help their situation. This is...

Life has a way of sending signals our way to tell us when something needs to be done. Starting to hear a squeal while braking? You probably need new pads. Bag of kibble knocked over onto the kitchen floor? You probably need to feed the dog. Heel pain that flares up...

Is there anything as awesome as running—especially when the conditions are just right (sunny, not too hot, not too cold, etc.)? We mean it. And we love seeing so many runners and athletes out in our community! (We’d like to extend a quick shout-out to anyone who ran...

Heel spurs are one of those interesting topics that often comes up in conversation with patients. When heel pain is a problem, one of the first concerns that comes to some patients’ minds is whether it might be a spur. Why are heel spurs so frequently brought up? It...